PoE 3.28: Added a new Strength Transfigured Skill Gem, Shockwave Totem of Authority: Summons a totem that shakes the earth around you, damaging enemies.
Shockwave Totem of Authority(Level 20 with 20% quality)
Summons a totem that shakes the earth around you, damaging enemies.
Deals 510 to 948 Physical Damage
Totem lasts 8 seconds
Summons a Totem which uses this Skill
+0.3 metres to radius
Base radius is 2.6 metres
Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Level 20 with 20% quality Shockwave Totem of Authority Gem
Core Mechanics
Mechanic: Unlike the standard version that pulses around the totem's location, this Strength-based variant summons a totem that shakes the earth specifically around you, damaging nearby enemies.
Playstyle: This shift moves the skill from a long-range "set and forget" turret to a more proactive, point-blank area-of-effect (AoE) skill centered on your character.
Synergy: Players are currently testing its interaction with the Astral Projector unique ring. For the standard gem, this ring allows shockwaves to target enemies at range; however, early discussion suggests the "of Authority" variant may be designed to keep the damage localized to the player's position.
Build for 3.28
Class Choice: The Hierophant (Templar) remains the premier choice for this build due to its strong totem-specific ascendancy nodes like Pursuit of Faith and Ritual of Awakening.
Major Buffs: Totems in 3.28 received significant QoL improvements, including a reported 2x increase in summoning speed for Hierophants, making the gameplay significantly smoother.
Content Strengths: This build is highly favored for Sanctum and Blight farming because of its high burst damage and ability to freeze enemies, providing a "safe" offense.
